He was born in Franklin County on September 11, 1945, the son of the late Wilmer Buck and Louella Nix McLendon. He was a mechanic retired from Nash Truck Parts. Mr. McLendon was a United States Army Veteran having served during Vietnam.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the New Hope Worship Center Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The family is at the home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com.